When to plant radishes in Rhode Island

Radishes
Sow outdoors in Providence
Mar 7–Apr 18

Across Rhode Island the window opens between March 3 and March 18. Find your city below; the dates follow each town's own average last frost.

Sow outdoors, Providence
Mar 7–Apr 18
Fall planting, Providence
Sep 18–Oct 2
Last frost, Providence
Apr 11

Sow outdoors from 5 weeks before to 1 weeks after the last frost; sow again for fall 4–6 weeks before the first frost. The fastest crop in the garden. Sow a short row every week in spring and fall.

Radishes planting dates by city

Start indoorsPlant outSow outdoorsFall plantingAverage last and first frost
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
ProvidenceMar 7–Apr 18
CranstonMar 7–Apr 18
WarwickMar 7–Apr 18
PawtucketMar 18–Apr 29
East ProvidenceMar 7–Apr 18
WoonsocketMar 18–Apr 29
NewportMar 3–Apr 14
Central FallsMar 18–Apr 29

Questions

When should I plant radishes in Rhode Island?

In Providence, sow outdoors from March 7 to April 18. Across Rhode Island the window opens between March 3 and March 18, depending on the local last frost.

How is this date worked out?

Sow outdoors from 5 weeks before to 1 weeks after the last frost; sow again for fall 4–6 weeks before the first frost. Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 averages for the weather station nearest each city.

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Frost dates for every city in Rhode Island